City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

Deputy City Auditor

Under limited direction, this position manages the daily operations of the Office of the City Auditor (OCA). Work also involves planning, organizing, directing, and performing a wide variety of professional auditing and non-auditing duties to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of operations, reliability of financial reporting, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

1. Manages responsive, high-quality service to employees, representatives of outside agencies, and members of the public by providing accurate, complete, and up-to-date information in a courteous, efficient, and timely manner.
2. Directs all aspects of audit and non-audit services including planning, risk assessments, budgeting, scheduling, preliminary audit surveys, methodologies, fieldwork, work paper reviews, audit program, report writing, quality assurance, presentation of results, and monitoring recommendations for basic and complex engagements as applicable.
3. Oversees the preparation of audit and non-audit reports for completeness, quality, and compliance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and other applicable standards.
4. Reviews reports to ensure that key operational, financial, or compliance issues are properly addressed and documented. Formulates or directs the development of audit techniques and procedures required by OCA to conduct engagements, address special situations, and manage the changing environment.
5. Interprets and effectively applies auditing standards, legal and regulatory requirements, administrative requirements, and policies and procedures regarding engagements and administrative requirements.
6. Develops recommendations and manages the implementation of improvements in policies, procedures, operations, and programs and directs their implementation.
7. Conducts oral presentations to elected officials, management, employees, and the public. Represents the City and department to State agencies, City officials, vendors, contractors, community interest groups, and the public. May serve on committees, associations, and task groups as assigned.
8. Develops and recommends development plan for OCA to ensure the staff competency necessary to meet or exceed standards and that all staff meet continuing professional education required for their licenses and certifications.
9. Manages the OCA Quality Assurance Program to ensure full compliance with standards. Manages office activities and office-wide improvement projects including directing the implementation and operation of a Computer Aided Auditing System (CAAS) to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the OCA and other initiatives.
10. Maintains OCA’s status as a regional and national governmental auditing leader by providing leadership in professional organizations and initiatives at local, regional, and national levels.

Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS).
• Knowledge of performance measurement principles.
• Knowledge of audit related quantitative methods.
• Knowledge of audit project management.
• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of management principles and practices applicable to government functions, programs, and processes.
• Knowledge of the Institute of Internal Auditor’s (IIA) professional practices standard framework including Code of Ethics, International Standards, and Practice Advisories.
• Knowledge of the COSO Internal Control Framework.
• Knowledge of customer service objectives and methodologies.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of information technology concepts and with the IT best practice frameworks.
• Skill in oral and written communications skills in a local government setting.
• Skill in leadership skills in a medium-to-large audit shop.
• Skill in decision-making skills with specific emphasis on good auditor judgment.
• Skill in interpersonal communication to establish and maintain good working relationships with elected officials, management, other employees, and the public.
• Ability to effectively apply knowledge of City and OCA personnel policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain high ethical standards in difficult situations.
• Ability to resolve issues and overcome obstacles needed to achieve objectives.
• Ability to treat City employees, representatives of outside agencies, and members of the public with courtesy and respect.
• Ability to maintain a professional presence and demonstrate sound judgment in answering questions and releasing information to insure relevant, reliable, and accurate information is provided on a timely basis.

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, or a related field, plus seven (7) years of related experience, including three (3) years of experience which were in management and/or supervisory capacity.
• Graduation with a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to the job may substitute for one (1) year of non-managerial experience.

Two (2) of the following audit-related certifications, one (1) of which must be a CGAP, CIA, or CPA:

• Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
• Certification in Control Self-Assessment (CCSA)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
• Certified Financial Manager (CFM)
• A certification approved by the City of Austin’s City Auditor.